!We will experiment
together one of the most beautiful and intense hikes on the planet The Paine Massif Circuit!
This is a 9-day camping and trekking expedition,
which means you will be camping every night of the trip. During the
first and last two nights of the program we offer the possibility of
sleep at EcoCamp Patagonia, subject to availability.
During this program
The accommodation will be in typical mountain tents for 2 comfortable people.
Camping equipment included, but you "must" bring your own
mat and sleeping bag. The staff will set up camp at the campsites.
Nights 1, 7 and 8
in Las Torres and nights 4, 5, 6 in the Gray, Pehoé and Francés campsites
respectively. Dinners and breakfasts in the mountain refuges.
Nights 2 and 3 in
In the Dickson and Perros areas there will be a comfortable dining tent for the
foods. Additionally, the camping sites along the trek will have
sanitary facilities in good condition.
Day 1: Camping
Central Tower in Las Torres area
Day 2: Camping
Dickson
Day 3: Camping
Dogs
Day 4: Camping
Grey
Day 5: Camping
Paine Grande Lodge in Pehoé area
Day 6: Camping
Horns in French area
Day 7: Camping
Central Tower in Las Torres area
Day 8: Camping
Central Tower in Las Torres area
*Upgrade option at Ecocamp on Nights 1, 7 and 8. Also,
these nights, all Circuit participants are welcome to join in
afternoon activities at the EcoCamp bar as well as at Domo Yoga before
return to sleep at their camping sites.
Day 1 (Wednesday): The Patagonian Adventure Begins
You will begin your
adventure being picked up from the airport or your hotel in Punta Arenas and
driven to the Torre Central camp, located in the Torres del National Park
Paine. During the trip, you will make a stop in Puerto Natales to enjoy
a local lunch. Upon arriving at the camp, you will have a spectacular view of
the magnificent Torres del Paine and you can enjoy the landscape of the steppe
Patagonian, since during the summer months there is still enough light to
admire the surroundings, even after sunset.
*Accommodation in
Las Torres area camping. (Optional upgrade in EcoCamp Domes)
Day 2 (Thursday): Camping Torre Central to Camping
Dickson
The second day of
Paine Circuit begins at Camping Torre Central, from where the
trekking to Dickson Lake. During the walk, you can enjoy views
panoramic views of the landscape, including Lake Paine. Upon arriving at Dickson Shelter,
Camp is set up in the Dickson Valley, with views of the glacier and peaks
snowy The day ends with a comforting dinner and a hot shower in
the camp.
*Accommodation in
Dickson area campground.
Day 3 (Friday): Camping Dickson to Camping Perros
On the third day of
Paine Circuit, we will continue the trekking along the Los Perros River,
entering a remote and wild section of the landscape. We will pass by the
Los Perros glacier and we will cross a lenga forest before reaching the
picturesque Laguna Los Perros, where we will set up camp at the Los
Dogs to spend the night.
*Accommodation in
camping area Los Perros.
Day 4 (Saturday): Camping Perros to Camping Gray via
by Paso John Gardner
On the fourth day of
Paine Circuit, we ascend to John Gardner Pass, the highest point of the route,
at about 1300 meters high. From here, we enjoy stunning views
of the Gray Glacier. Then, we continued south through forested slopes
until you reach the Gray campsite, next to the lake of the same name.
*Accommodation in area
from Camp Grey.
Day 5 (Sunday): Camping Gray to Lake Pehoé
After a morning
of rest and enjoyment in the surroundings of Lake Grey, we will begin our
I walk along the east side of the lake, crossing clearings of Calafate bushes.
The view of the lake, with its huge drifting ice floes, is impressive.
The trail becomes flatter as we descend towards the turquoise waters
from Lake Pehoé, where we will establish our camp to spend the night.
*Kayak Optional in
Gray Glacier: departs at 8:30 AM and lasts 2.5 hours. You will navigate between enormous
ice floes towards the east side of the glacier to get closer to the enormous
ice wall The minimum age is 15 years. (Between Nov and March)
*Accommodation in area
from Pehoé camp.
Day 6 (Monday): French Valley
After breakfast at
Lake Pehoé, we will embark on a challenging hike towards the French Valley,
possibly reaching the suspension bridge over the French River to enjoy
of panoramic views. We will continue ascending to admire the formations
geology of the valley before descending towards the French camp at the end
of the day.
*Optional trek to
Mirador Británico is also available depending on tour times.
walk.
*Accommodation in area
French camp.
Day 7 (Tuesday): Los Cuernos
After breakfast,
We will begin our walk towards the Torre Central camping area along
along the Los Cuernos trail, bordering the beautiful Nordenskjöld Lake. This
hike offers a diversity of terrain and is an opportunity to observe
the flora and fauna of the park. We will make stops to rest, eat and admire the
landscape before arriving at the Torre Central camp to enjoy dinner and
prepare for the next challenge.
*Accommodation in
Las Torres area camping. (Optional upgrade in EcoCamp Domes)
Day 8 (Wednesday): Trek to Torres Base
In our penultimate
day of the Paine Circuit, we will complete the most famous trekking trail in the
National Park Torres del Paine. From the camping area, we will ascend the
Ascencio Valley, surrounded by mountain ranges, lenga forests and small rivers. After
After overcoming a moraine, we will reach the base of Las Torres, three imposing
granite monoliths. After enjoying the views and our snack,
We will return to the Torre Central camp for dinner.
*Accommodation in
Las Torres area camping. (Optional upgrade in EcoCamp Domes)
Day 9 (Thursday): Goodbye Torres del Paine
Punta Arenas, Chile
Early in the morning
We will board a transport, we will sit and relax to enjoy the views
of our return trip to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas, in time to
take flights from the afternoon onwards. Alternatively, it is also possible to organize
transportation to El Calafate.